iSQI ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst (Syllabus 2019) CTAL-TA_Syll2019 Exam Questions

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Question 1

Which of the following appropriate tasks for the Test Analyst is performed during the test analysis phase?



Answer : B

The test basis is the collection of documents that provide the basis for testing, such as requirements, design documents, user manuals, etc. The test analyst examines the test basis to understand the scope and objectives of testing, as well as the risks and assumptions involved. This task is performed during the test analysis phase, which is the first phase of the test process.Reference=

ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Overview of Syllabi1, page 10

ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Technical Test Analyst2, page 2

Test Analysis and Test Design are key for software testing3, section ''Test Analysis''


Question 2

You are a Test Analyst in the banking domain. You have received the following requirement: "The system shall allow cash advances of at least 200 Euros for all supported credit cards. The following credit cards are supported: American Express, Diners, Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard.

Which one of the findings described below is true regarding this requirement?



Answer : C

The requirement states that the system shall allow cash advances ofat least200 Euros, but it does not specify the maximum amount or the conditions for different cards. This could lead to confusion, inconsistency, and errors in the system's functionality and testing. The requirement should be more precise and define the exact limits and rules for each card type and scenario.Reference=ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst Syllabus 2019, section 2.1.1;Requirement Analysis Templates & Techniques, section ''Requirement Analysis Best Practices''.


Question 3

Which of the following testing objectives would NOT be in focus for the Test Analyst during installability testing?



Answer : C

Installability testing is a type of non-functional testing that focuses on verifying that the software can be installed, upgraded, and uninstalled without errors or interruptions1.It is usually performed by a technical test analyst who has knowledge of the installation requirements, dependencies, and configurations2.The main objectives of installability testing are to ensure that the software is compatible with different platforms, environments, and hardware specifications, and that the installation and de-installation processes are functional, reliable, and secure3.Usability issues, such as the clarity, simplicity, and efficiency of the installation and de-installation user interfaces, are not the primary concern of installability testing, and may be better addressed by other types of testing, such as usability testing or user acceptance testing4.Reference=Installation testing - Wikipedia;ISTQB Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst Syllabus 2019, section 4.3.2;Mastering Installability Testing: A Key Software Quality Assurance Process;Installation Testing | Complete Overview Of Installation Testing


Question 4

REQ1 a sun cancer warning system shall produce a daily score sheet based on the number of hours expose to the sun and the intensity of sun radiation.

REQ2 The number of hours exposed to the sun shall be categorized in A (below 2), B (2 to 4 hours) or C (more than 4 hours)

REQ3 The intensity of sun radiation shall be labelled as low, medium, high, or extreme.

Based on the requirements stated above a Test Analyst has defined the following three test cases:

How many test conditions to be identified from requirements REQ2 and REQ3, are NOT covered by the three test cases:



Answer : C

Test conditions are the inputs and expected outputs of a test case, based on the requirements. To identify the test conditions from REQ2 and REQ3, we need to consider all the possible combinations of the categories of hours exposed to the sun (A, B, C) and the labels of sun intensity (low, medium, high, extreme). There are 12 such combinations in total. However, the three test cases given only cover 3 of them: A-low, C-medium, and A-low. Therefore, there are 9 test conditions that are not covered by the test cases. However, some of these test conditions are invalid or impossible, such as A-extreme or C-low, because the sun intensity is correlated with the hours exposed to the sun. Therefore, we need to exclude these invalid test conditions from the count. According to theSkin Cancer Foundation, the sun intensity is usually low before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m., medium between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., high between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., and extreme between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the summer or at high altitudes. Based on this information, we can assume that the valid test conditions are:

A-low

A-medium

B-medium

B-high

C-high

C-extreme

These six test conditions are not covered by the three test cases, so the answer is C. 6.Reference=ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Technical Test Analyst(Section 3.2.1),Be Safe in the Sun(Section 2.1)


Question 5

Supercar is an online vehicle sales website specialising in a single manufacturer's Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and saloons. A vehicle has two key elements, power unit and body style. The manufacturer offers three choices of power unit: petrol, diesel and hybrid. There are 3 mam body styles Saloon, Hatchback and SUV SUVs only come as petrol and diesel options Hybrid is available for Hatchback only. The site will allow an order to be processed if at least one of the chosen vehicle configurations is in stock, otherwise a message will be displayed asking the user to try again later As a Test Analyst you are asked to review the Supercar specification before starting to design the corresponding usability test cases. Which of the comments below should you make?



Answer : C

The specification does not clearly define the dependencies between the power unit and the body style options. For example, it is not clear if the user can select a hybrid power unit and then choose a saloon body style, or if the hybrid option is only available after selecting a hatchback body style. Similarly, it is not clear if the user can select an SUV body style and then choose a hybrid power unit, or if the SUV option is only available with petrol or diesel power units. These dependencies affect the usability of the site, as they may confuse the user or limit their choices. The specification should specify the valid combinations of power unit and body style, and how the site will handle invalid or unavailable combinations.Reference=ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Technical Test Analyst, page 80, section 5.3.2.1.


Question 6

A new web site must operate correctly with different browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari), using different plug-ins (Realplayer, Mediaplayer), will be receiving pages from different servers (IIS, Apache and WebLogic) and will be running on various operating systems

(Windows, Android, iOS and Linux).

Which of the following test techniques should you use to define the required test cases for testing this new web site in its various environments?



Answer : A

Pairwise testing is a test design technique that reduces the number of test cases needed to cover all possible combinations of input parameters, by testing only pairs of parameters at a time. It is based on the assumption that most defects are caused by interactions of at most two factors. Pairwise testing is suitable for testing systems that have multiple parameters with discrete values, such as browsers, plug-ins, servers, and operating systems. It can help to find defects that are related to the compatibility and interoperability of the system in different environments.Reference=ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst Syllabus 2019, section 3.2.3;Pairwise Testing or All-Pairs Testing Tutorial with Tools and Examples;Test Design Techniques, section 5.4.


Question 7

During test execution defects have been found including non-compliance to requirements, calculations that produce incorrect results, and improper handling of data or situations.

Which of the following test types is most likely being performed?



Answer : C

Functional correctness testing is a type of testing that verifies whether the system or software performs its intended functions correctly and accurately, according to the specified requirements. It can detect defects such as non-compliance to requirements, calculations that produce incorrect results, and improper handling of data or situations.Reference=Functional Testing: What Is It, Types, Best Practices, Tools(Section 1.1),ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Syllabus Technical Test Analyst(Section 3.1.1)


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